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Congratulations to the 25 semi-finalists of the Inclusive Tech Prize!

We’re very excited to announce the 25 semi-finalists of our Inclusive Technology Prize, which opened for entries in October 2014. The Prize asked people to come forward with innovative ideas of products, technologies and systems to give disabled people and their families, friends and carers, equal access to life’s opportunities.

We received over 200 applications from individuals and organisations across the UK. The judges and assessors involved agreed the overall standard of submissions was high.

25 entrants were selected for the Prize’s shortlist and now have the chance of winning £50,000 prize contract. The judges felt that the below shortlist of ideas could have a transformative effect on everyday life of disabled people and their families. Nesta is pleased to have an opportunity to support the potential in these ideas.

Switched On'- Cornwall People First Switched On A collaboration organised by Cornwall People First, with AIR Studios (at Falmouth University), Partners in Policy Making in Cornwall and Loop Product Design

The second stage of the prize supports the semi-finalists in developing detailed plans that will be assessed by the judges in June 2015. Up to 10 finalists will be selected and awarded £10,000 to develop prototypes of their ideas.

We would like to congratulate the semi-finalists and we wish every success for those who were unsuccessful on this occasion.

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